Should the CH-53 replace the UH-60 as the USMC transport helo?

Super Six Three · Post by **Super Six Three** » 2005-11-20 15:46

What is a CH-53?

Mad Max · Post by **Mad Max** » 2005-11-20 16:57

http://www.history.navy.mil/planes/ch-53e.jpg

It's a medium/heavy (depending on the version that is) cargo/troop helicopter used by the US Navy, Marines and Airforce.

Tacamo · Post by **Tacamo** » 2005-11-20 18:53

Goes by several names I'm sure you've heard of at least one. Sea stallion, super stallion, sea dragon, jolly green giant and pavelow III all depending on what variant and service. There's probably even more names.

Beckwith · Post by **Beckwith** » 2005-11-20 19:52

i believe the jolly green giant is a different design

Eddie Baker · Post by **Eddie Baker** » 2005-11-20 20:51

'[R-PUB wrote:Beckwith']i believe the jolly green giant is a different design

Yes and no. The HH-3 was the original Jolly Green Giant. When the H-53 Sea Stallions entered service, the USAF HH-53 was known as the "Super Jolly Green Giant" or "Super Jolly." Ho-ho-ho.

Noetheinner · Post by **Noetheinner** » 2005-11-20 21:00

the CH-53 is commonly known in the Marines as the "shitter" cause of the black trail of exhaust it leaves behind. You ask a mechanic what type of bird he works on and he'll say "a shitter." and it's faster than the CH-46's, UH-1N's, and mabye (not sure) faster than an AH-1W. Cause it does have 3 ENGINES to move that big airframe.

Beckwith · Post by **Beckwith** » 2005-11-20 21:48

as i said before id love to see it in the game but not in the same role as a medium lift chooper, but rather in the heavey lift role,

id love to see what DCX did where the C-130 could be used to carry vehicles id love to see that done where the '53 or '46 could carry a DPV or 110

PghJoker · Post by **PghJoker** » 2005-11-21 00:27

'[R-PUB wrote:GRB']Since when? Show me proof...(movies dont count)

As far as i know, the Marines have PLENTY of transportation...

Noetheinner wrote:yeah, big boats. Then we take CH-53's CH-46's and UH-1N's, C-130's etc. etc. to the battle! to the battle! Remember punk, Navy stands for..... Stay the hell away from the battle (most of em anyways. cept for medics, SEALS and the pilots.)

It's what I did when I was in the US Navy. As far as proof, I am bound by contract to not talk about certain aspects, but I can tell you ... one of two USN Helo squadrons that do inland work. You can probably find out further information on your own.
Oh, forgot to add, aircrew. AW/SW qualified.

Petty Officer 2nd Class
USN 1997-2001

Eddie Baker · Post by **Eddie Baker** » 2005-11-21 00:34

I edited photographic evidence into an earlier post.

http://realitymod.com/forum/showpost.ph ... stcount=39

USAF-Marshall · Post by **USAF-Marshall** » 2005-11-22 04:26

Tacamo wrote:Goes by several names I'm sure you've heard of at least one. Sea stallion, super stallion, sea dragon, jolly green giant and pavelow III all depending on what variant and service. There's probably even more names.

I work with a CH-3E Jolly Green Giant at an Air Force Museum I volenteer at, trust me the only thing close to making it like the CH-53's is its look. It looks a little like it but past that the 53 is a totaly different helo